The purpose behind today’s post, as well as those that will follow, are about daily discipleship. Some of the things I hope to accomplish are: To learn about God. To live according to what is learned from reading the daily scripture. To be accountable to others by sharing in a public place. To encourage readers… Continue reading The True Vine, Introduction and Purpose
Category: Discipleship
Information to help in your daily Christian walk.
The Story Money Tells
Money is a litmus test of our true character. It is an index of our spiritual life. Our stewardship of money tells a deep and consequential story. It forms our biography. In a sense, how we relate to money and possessions is the story of our lives. If this is true of all men in… Continue reading The Story Money Tells
Trivia Quiz – Basic Baptist Beliefs
Evangelism & Missions Mentions
2010 Lottie Moon Offering ~ Are We There Yet? God knew and was preparing His people, calling across denominational lines to focus their attention on bringing all the world’s peoples to worship Him. Southern Baptists, along with our Great Commission partners, have followed His lead, tackling the ever steeper climb to fulfill the Great Commission… Continue reading Evangelism & Missions Mentions
Shut-In Ministry
“O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; For His lovingkindness is everlasting.” 1 Ch 16:34(NIV) What a blessed time of year! As we approach the holiday season, we are thankful for God’s goodness to us in the gift of His Son and for all the many blessings that He bestows on us.… Continue reading Shut-In Ministry
Baptist Children’s Home Christmas Child
Pick up Jared Casey’s Christmas wish list in the lobby if you would like to contribute to this 17-yr-old’s Christmas through our church. Save your receipts! Surrender wrapped gifts and receipts to Linda Riley in early December. She will gather the items for Jared together and deliver them before their Christmas Party on December 12th.
Samaritan Purse Deadline
We’ve had 89 boxes that are now packed and ready to be delivered–praise God! Many thanks to all those who donated items and who volunteered their time to make this mission effort a success. The absolute last day to drop off donations of complete boxes (wrapped) is Sunday, November 21st. Delivery is Tuesday, Nov 22nd.… Continue reading Samaritan Purse Deadline
Fast Facts about Lostness
Now is the time to take a fresh look at the challenges ahead and be ready to finish the task of reaching all peoples. Here’s a global snapshot of the work ahead of us: 4,743 people groups not engaged at all with the Gospel 6,426 unreached people groups (those with less than 2 percent of… Continue reading Fast Facts about Lostness
Happy Thanksgiving
“… Let us now fear the Lord our God, Who gives rain in its season, both the autumn rain and the spring rain, Who keeps for us the appointed weeks of the harvest.” Jeremiah 5:24 NAS As we celebrate this Thanksgiving, let’s be especially mindful of the bountiful harvest for our community farmers this season… Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving
Missions Outreach in Town, in State, and Beyond.
Such a beautiful fall we are enjoying and indeed the start of a busy time mission-wise. First, thanks to all who prayed and gave to State Missions throughout and beyond September. We exceeded our goal of $440 with giving so far at $520!!! Praise the Lord! Pray as we seek to do God’s work throughout… Continue reading Missions Outreach in Town, in State, and Beyond.